Dina and her rhinoplasty: one operation, in her own words

What did Dina say about her nose surgery?

Sayidaty reported her words from her Instagram programme “Esmaa Maa Dina”: “In answer to the question of how many cosmetic operations you have had: I had one cosmetic operation on my nose four or five years ago, because the cartilage of my nose had dropped.”

She went on: “That would have affected me when I appear in front of the camera. I did it in its natural shape and did not change anything in it, because I love natural looks.” She added that for her, cosmetic work should be done in a way that does not show. In August 2026 Laha Magazine returned to her statement, noting that she described the operation as having a medical reason rather than being meant to change her features.

That is all we rely on here. She did not describe the technique or other medical details, so we do not guess at them. The sections below explain rhinoplasty in general, not her operation.

What her words mean for patients

Dina’s answer shows a side of rhinoplasty that is rarely discussed: the operation is not always about a new shape. Sometimes the goal is to restore support to the nose — for example, when cartilage no longer holds the tip — while keeping the face as it was. Many patients ask for exactly that: a nose that looks like their own, only stable and well supported. Telling the surgeon clearly that you want to keep your features is part of planning, and modern tools such as 3D modelling help show the expected result before surgery.

How rhinoplasty is done today

Rhinoplasty changes the shape of the nose and, if needed, improves breathing. The main variants:

• Open rhinoplasty — a small incision on the columella (the skin between the nostrils) gives the surgeon a full view of the structures.
• Closed rhinoplasty — all incisions are inside the nose, with no visible scar.
• Tip correction and septorhinoplasty — work on the cartilage of the tip, or shape correction combined with straightening the septum.

Bone work is done with an ultrasonic piezo device, and the operation is performed under general anaesthesia or TIVA. The technique is chosen by the surgeon after the examination.

Who is it for?

People consider rhinoplasty because of a hump, a wide or drooping tip, asymmetry after an injury or difficulty breathing through the nose. The optimal age is 18–45, and older patients can be operated on if their health allows. Before surgery patients have blood tests, a coagulation panel, infection tests, an ECG, a chest X-ray and an X-ray or CT of the sinuses. Preparation starts about 21 days before; blood-thinning drugs (only with the doctor’s approval), alcohol and smoking are stopped a week before.

Recovery step by step

The first 24 hours are spent in the clinic’s inpatient unit. For the first days patients breathe through the mouth because of splints in the nostrils; swelling and bruising are possible. Nasal splints come out on day 7, the external splint and stitches by day 14. For a month there is no exercise, sauna, pool, hot baths or sunbathing. First improvements are visible after 2–3 weeks, healing takes about 4 months and the final shape appears in 1–1.5 years. For people who work on camera, as Dina does, it is worth planning the date with this timeline in mind. The schedule below summarises the stages.

1. First 24 hoursObservation in the clinic's inpatient unit after surgery.
2. Days 1–3Mouth breathing because of splints in the nostrils; swelling and bruising are possible.
3. Day 7Nasal splints are removed.
4. Day 14The external splint and stitches are removed.
5. Weeks 2–4First visible improvements; still no sport, sauna, pool or sun for a month.
6. About 4 monthsHealing is largely complete.
7. 1–1.5 yearsThe final shape of the nose settles.

Rhinoplasty at City Medical Centre

City Medical Centre performs primary and revision rhinoplasty, rhinoseptoplasty and reconstructive operations for international patients. The first consultation is free; the exact cost is confirmed after an in-person examination and fixed in the contract. A primary rhinoplasty costs $4,200, a rhinoseptoplasty $5,000 and a revision rhinoplasty $5,400. More details are on the rhinoplasty page.

To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Dina or her operation. Her story is simply a well-known example of someone who spoke openly about rhinoplasty.

Frequently asked questions

Did Dina have a nose job?

Yes. In a video on her Instagram show she said she had one cosmetic operation on her nose four or five years earlier. Sayidaty reported her words, and Laha Magazine later returned to them.

Why did Dina have rhinoplasty?

She said the cartilage of her nose had dropped and that this would have affected her appearance on camera. She kept the nose’s original shape because she prefers a natural look.

Can rhinoplasty keep the nose looking the same?

Yes, the goal can be to restore support or correct the cartilage without changing the overall shape. The surgeon plans this with the patient, and 3D modelling helps show the expected result.

How much does rhinoplasty cost at City Medical Centre?

A primary rhinoplasty costs $4,200, a rhinoseptoplasty $5,000 and a revision rhinoplasty $5,400. The exact price is confirmed after the examination and fixed in the contract.

When can I fly home after rhinoplasty?

The splints and stitches are removed by day 14, so most patients plan their stay around that. The exact dates are agreed with the surgeon and the coordinator at the consultation.